A Chinese Export Silver Tea Caddy
Sale 801 - Asian Works of Art Online
Nov 16, 2020
9:00AM CT
Timed Online / Chicago
Estimate
$300 -
$500
Sold for $281
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
A Chinese Export Silver Tea Caddy
MARKED FOR PURE SILVER, EARLY 20TH CENTURY
of slight globular form with a narrowed flat foot, fitted with a conforming lid above a smooth liner, and the exterior chased in high relief to show two dragons against a hammered ground; marked '纯银' to underside.
5 ozt 20 dwt
5 ozt 20 dwt
Height 3 in., 7.6 cm.
Property from the Collection of John R. and Rose Meengs, Holland, Michigan
Condition Report
Overall good stable condition, showing some superficial surface scratches and slight indentations. Liner with two small indentations.
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